Perky-Pet® Squirrel Resistant Easy Feeder

Safeguard your feeder, and eliminate squirrel damage with the Easy Feeder! A wire barrier to protect against squirrel damage and a removable seed cartridge for easy filling and cleaning make this a clear winner. Includes free 23” metal hook. read full product details »

Perky-Pet® is the leading supplier of Wild Bird Feeders and Accessories.Perky-Pet® Wild Bird Feeder models lure the bird in pursuit of seed—providing you with hours of joy as random wild birds flock to feed at your house.

What's in the Box:

Specifications:

• 4 lb. seed capacity

• 23” metal hanging hook holds feeders, planters up to 35 lbs.

30-Day Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy

Your satisfaction with our bird feeders and service is our top priority!

If you are anything less than completely satisfied with your bird feeder or bird accessory, you may return it within 30 days of receipt for a product replacement or money refund of your full merchandise cost. It's part of our worry-free shopping policy!

Help & Advice

All About Wild Birds

Wild birds are so common to us that we often glance at them without a second thought. When we really look at them, observe them and enjoy their special qualities, we can truly appreciate some of nature's amazing creatures.

Wild Bird Feeders - Expert Tips

Hanging Your Feeder

Ideally a sheltered southeastern exposure location is best for hanging bird feeders since birds like to feed in the sun and out of the wind. Birds also prefer not to have any obstructions over their feeding area so they can see any predators. more»

Accessorize!

Bird Baths - A clean and reliable water source is an excellent way to attract birds to your yard, especially those birds that do not necessarily eat seed or nectar. All birds will seek out a water supply, not only for drinking but also for keep themselves clean and healthy.

Bird Houses - These are a good way to attract those species of birds that nest in holes. These structures should be made of an untreated wood (pine, cedar, etc.) and should have ventilation and drainage holes. It should be durable, and easy to check and clean. more»

Feeder Care

Keeping your feeder clean and full of fresh bird seed is very important to the health of visiting birds. It is recommended that you clean your wild bird feeder every two weeks. more»

Video Help & Advice from Perky-Pet®

Check out our series on how to attract birds to your backyard. We have a large amount of video advice and help for all levels of bird watcher! more»

Wild Bird Feeders - FAQs

Protecting Birds FAQs

Q: What can I do about the cat that keeps visiting my feeder?

A: If it is your neighbor's precious Fluffy, you may want to suggest that they tie a bell around the cat's neck to alert the birds when the cat is near. more»

Q: How do I discourage squirrels and raccoons?

A: Here are a few simple and effective suggestions for keeping the squirrels and raccoons off your feeder. more»

Bird Seed FAQs

Q: What are the most popular bird seeds to use?

A: Black Oil Sunflower Seed is the most popular bird seed. It is much smaller than the traditional sunflower seed. It is best for those birds with smaller bills, such as the sparrow, junco and goldfinch. more»

Q: How do I prevent seeds from sprouting under my feeder?

A: You will need to sterilize your seed to prevent it from germinating. This will not alter the attractiveness or the nutritional value of the seed in any way more»

Cleaning FAQs

Q: Birds at my feeder look sick, what should I do?

A: The best thing to do is to stop feeding the birds temporarily. Remove the feeders and throw out all of the seed. Thoroughly wash your feeders as suggested in Tips for a clean feeding station. more»

Q: How do I clean my bird feeders?

A: Before filling your feeder with fresh seed, it is recommended that the following precautions are taken:

Remove all old seed.

Soak feeder in a light water/bleach solution (9 parts water to 1 part bleach).

Customer Reviews

I haven't seen a another feeder like this that works so well for us short folk, older, maybe unsteady, handicapped guys. Most feeders fill from the top which limits how high you can hang them and still reach to fill them and also keep the squirrels away. This feeder is filled by dropping the tube for the seed downward so you can remove the tube to fill it and then push it back up into the cage again. This allows you to hang it higher so the critters can't reach it but you can still get at it without a ladder. I don't use ladders anymore and it is a real pain to get other kinds of feeders down from my pole to fill them. My pole is made from 2" PVC pipe with a T type cross bar at the top that is about 7' from the ground and I have a galvanized metal stove pipe that extends about 5-1/2' - 6' up the pipe so squirrels can't jump high enough to grab the pole. The cross arms are long enough that even if the squirrels try to get a running start up the pole they can't get traction enough to leap out to the bottom of the feeder.It's easy to fill this feeder even though I'm short. I also have a thistle feeder, another covered feeder I made from two old squirrel baffles and a suet feeder. The area around the feeders is clear for 5' or more. The only squirrels I see are ones on the ground alternately looking up trying figure how to get up there or giving me dirty looks through the kitchen window. The tube in my old feeder became brittle and broke. Since I could not find a replacement or even any of your feeders in Minneapolis I had to buy a different kind of feeder. I have a hard filling it from the top. If you make identical tubes to fit in new feeders I don't understand why you can't have some available to sell as replacements. Henry Ford figured that out years ago. Looking at your reviews it appears I am not the only one who has this problem. If I could get one I would buy it today. I suppose there is not enough profit in them to justify selling them. So I'll just have to wait until my current feeder dies to get a whole new one from you - if I haven't killed myself by then trying to fill it. I don't have bears in the city.

RESPONSE FROM PERKY-PET

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Dear Jack,

Thank you for sharing your feedback on this squirrel resistant feeder. We are happy to hear how easy it has been to fill and re-hang. The setup of our pole sounds like it is working well to keep the squirrels at bay.

We do apologize, however; replacement reservoirs are not currently available as a replacement part for this feeder. We appreciate this suggestion and have share this information with our Product Managers for review. Please contact our Consumer Relations Team at 1-855-PERKYPET (1-855-737-5973) with any additional questions.

Best Regards,

LaurenConsumer Relations RepresentativeWoodstream Corporation

Bear ProblemJuly 01, 2014

Reviewer: Feederless

I have purchased a new 102 feeder every year for the last 4 years. I am now left with 4 metal cages with no seed tube. Will you ever make them available to the public for sale??? (replacement tube only)

RESPONSE FROM PERKY-PET

JULY 02, 2014

We are glad that this feeder is among your favorites however we apologize that it is among the bears favorites as well. This feedback regarding replacement parts is appreciated and has been shared with our Product Managers. While they are not currently available, we are always working to have more replacement parts available. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Please do not hesitate to contact our Consumer Relations Team at 1-855-PERKYPET (1-855-737-5973) with any additional questions.

Best Regards,

SusanConsumer Relations RepresentativeWoodstream Corporation

Amazon Review, An outstanding feederJuly 18, 2013

Reviewer: Gr8 Santini

It's easy to fill and holds a large amount of wild bird seed. The smaller birds flock to it and you can almost see the seed moving down. Well worth it. Squirrels have given up on it.

Amazon Review, Very strong!June 14, 2013

Reviewer: J. L. Fry

The bears have destroyed almost every feeder I've purchased in the last 10 years. Since I bring my feeders in each night, they haven't gotten a hold of this one yet. But if and when they do, I believe it will stand up to their attacks. It's built VERY sturdily; the wire encasing it is very heavy gauge. I'm really happy with it!

Amazon Review, The BEST birdfeeder I have ever usedJune 03, 2013

Reviewer: Patty Kaye

I bought one of these feeders about 6 years ago at a home improvement center (at a higher price than here on Amazon), and it quickly became my absolute favorite of the many birdfeeders I've bought or made through the years. It's so easy to fill. You just hang the feeder and then simply twist open the bottom and slide out the plastic cartridge to fill it. No stool or ladder needed. It holds LOTS of seed...the package says 4 pounds. There are 12 openings, and I've definitely had a dozen birds perched on this feeder at one time. I like to put sunflower seeds in to half full and then a mixed seed in to the top. That way I can attract different birds at the same time.

The exterior cage design gives lots of area for perching. The squirrels still climb on this one and dig for seed, but they aren't able to reach the seed as easily and can't dump and spill the seed like they do on so many other feeders.

The metal exterior cage and plastic seed holder are very durable and can withstand years of harsh Minnesota winters, daily acrobats by the squirrels, and tug-of-wars with the local deer. The ONLY thing that finally took it out was the second time it was ripped down, shaken, and rolled by the black bear last fall. I salvaged it the first time, but he finally managed to dig the plastic tube out and break its seam on the second try. The exterior was still totally intact, but I decided not to bother trying to fix the plastic. After all, it had served me well for six years.

I can tell my birds have missed their feeder. Not nearly as many came to my "substitute" feeders this winter or spring. A couple of weeks ago I went on the hunt at each of the local home improvement centers and hardware stores for a replacement with no luck. Fortunately I found it here on Amazon. You won't be disappointed with this feeder.

Amazon Review, Easy to fillApril 11, 2013

Reviewer: David Dameron

This feeder looks nice and is easy to fill. After receiving the first one I had to order a second.

Amazon Review, Great feeder!April 02, 2013

Reviewer: Candy

I bought this mostly to keep the bigger birds off. Works pretty well. Holds alot of food. Worth the money.

Amazon ReviewFebruary 16, 2013

Reviewer: Jan39

The Perky Pet Birdfeeder from Amazon.com more than lives up to its promise, it exceeds them. It is lightweight but large enough to hold lots of birdseed, it is well constructed and attractive, best of all it's design keeps the pesky squirrels from eating all the food we put out to feed the birds.

Amazon Review, No more squirrels!!!January 18, 2013

Reviewer: Bubblechaser "Alan D. Beckler"

This is a great feeder and the birds love it because they don't have to share a thing with the squirrels, chipmunks, nor any other animal.

Amazon ReviewJanuary 14, 2013

Reviewer: Nancy "Buddy's Mom"

I bought this feeder to prevent the Blue Jays from eating all the black sunflower seeds that I had out for the cardinals and finches. It works well.

Amazon ReviewNovember 03, 2012

Reviewer: Lisa Jadwin "jadwin59"

sturdy, well-built, attractive feeder for small birds. We live in the northeast and have several bird feeders, including two of these.

Pluses:

- attracts small birds, like chickadees, nuthatches, titmice, juncos, finches. also the occasional small woodpecker. - sturdy, well-built, easy to load (from bottom) and easy to disassemble and clean. - design is simple and elegant, not a lot of moving parts to clean or manage - price-point is reasonable compared to similar feeders - Wire cage around hopper allows birds to land on feeder at various points - not just at single perches. - Hopper is large enough to last several days - you don't have to refill as often as you do with small-hopper feeders that are narrower in diameter. - Nice (for us) red color. Metal parts are covered with plastic so they don't rust.

Minuses:

- Isn't squirrel proof (but no feeder is, IMHO). - can attract too many sparrows, who hang out on the wires and discourage other birds from landing. - Perches are too small for larger birds such as cardinals, grosbeaks, and jays.

We suggest you fill with sunflower/black oil sunflower to attract the smaller seed-eating birds. And if you use sunflower, avoid hanging this right above a place where you're trying to grow plants or lawn because the spent sunflower seeds/shells inhibit plant growth (google allelopathy if you're curious about how this works).

To discourage squirrels and enhance your bird-watching fun, consider hanging one of these from the eaves outside a second-story window, where you can view the birds up close and squirrels are unlikely to be able to get to it. Our cats love watching the birds out the window in the winter, and we don't have to worry about them actually hunting the birds. ;-)

A DEFINITE YES!!!!January 19, 2012

Reviewer: Beth

I have had two of these and am getting ready to order two more. Initially, the squirrels loved my wild birdseed until they experienced the CAYENE PEPPER! Mixing Cayene pepper with your seed IS the key! They stuff their mouths full of food and THEN it hits them. They can't move fast enough to the birdbath going for the water, which only makes it worse. They soon learn their lessons! I love these feeders! They hold the most food ever and do not die like others! I keep them out year-round and I live in North Carolina. Thank you!

Easy FeederNovember 25, 2011

Reviewer: aschavel

If you have a feeder that hangs higher than you can reach the hook, this feeder is perfect. You just grab the bottom of the feeder and turn it to refill. I love it. I don't have to climb on a deck chair to take it down to unhook it like I do for other feeders.

Best for birds as well as squrrelsSeptember 12, 2010

Reviewer: ReelDeal

This feeded will allow the squirrels to eat right along with birds but the squirrels can not get to the feeder and destroy it. Best feeder I have found in a long time. Everybody enjoys it.

I really enjoy the functionality of the perky pet bird feeder but am running into a problem. We have woodpeckers and other birds which peck through the side of the plastic seed cartridge and am unable to find a replacement seed cartridge. Otherwise it works well. Please let me know how and from who I can locate replacement for the plastic seed cartridge.

RESPONSE FROM PERKY-PET

JANUARY 28, 2014

At this time, we do not have a replacement seed cartridge on our website for the Perky Pet® Squirrel Resistant Easy Feeder (model 102). We do apologize for this inconvenience, however; all of our feeders are covered under a one year warranty. Please do not hesitate to contact our Consumer Relations Team directly at 1-855-PERKYPET (1-855-737-5973) so we may learn more about your experience and better assist you.

Best Regards,

IvoryConsumer Relations RepresentativeWoodstream Corporation

Amazon ReviewApril 18, 2013

Reviewer: Richard F. Lanier

Wire cage is solid, but the plastic insert that holds the seed is a little flimsy. I suspect that it will only last 1 - 2 years. Not bad for the price, but don't expect to be thrilled.

Amazon ReviewJanuary 21, 2013

Reviewer: Peter Doan

We had a similar one a few years ago. It's not totally squirrel proof but the squirrels have a hard time getting to the seeds. It's one of the best and affordable feeder available. I would recommend this product.

great feederDecember 10, 2011

Reviewer: jeff

I think this is a great feeder. I have had mine for three years. what I need now is a replacement plastic seed holder as the current one is cracking from sun damage. I don't like to waste things and would hate for the thing to be thrown away.

Don't buyMarch 06, 2013

Reviewer: chad

I bought this feeder and three days later the squirrels busted a hole in it.

RESPONSE FROM PERKY-PET

MARCH 03, 2013

Dear Chad,

Thank you for taking the time to submit your online review of the Perky-Pet® Squirrel Resistant Easy Feeder (model 102). We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that the feeder was damaged.

Squirrels can be very persistent and sometimes a more holistic approach is needed to deter them. You may want to try placing or hanging your feeder on a pole that is 10 feet away from the nearest tree, fence or launching place making sure it is at least 5 feet above the ground. Also adding a squirrel baffle above and or below your feeder is very effective in preventing squirrels from gaining access.

Please keep in mind that your feeder is covered by a one year warranty. Please do not hesitate to contact our Consumer Relations Team at 1-855-PERKYPET (1-855-737-5973) for additional assistance.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Best Regards,

SusanConsumer Relations RepresentativeWoodstream Corporation

It is NOT squirrel proofJune 12, 2014

Reviewer: KT

This does say squirrel resistant and it is just that. It slows them down somewhat and keeps them from chewing on the seed cage itself. I'd recommend something different if you actually don't want the squirrels to steal the seed.

RESPONSE FROM PERKY-PET

JUNE 13, 2014

The wire frame of this feeder is designed to be squirrel resistant. The frame protects the plastic reservoir of the feeder, giving it a longer life since it can hold up against squirrel damage. If you are looking for a means of preventing squirrels from accessing the seed, we would recommend using a squirrel baffler above the feeder or relocating the feeder further away from launching points where they can leap from. It is also recommended to hang the feeder at least 5-6 feet from the ground to prevent them from jumping up.

If you have questions or need additional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our Consumer Relations Team at 1-855-PERKYPET (1-855-737-5973).

Best Regards,

LaurenConsumer Relations RepresentativeWoodstream Corporation

Help!October 28, 2013

Reviewer: Thia 53

Please tell me where I can order the inside plastic tube.. It has worn out and is cracked at both seems. Love the feeder but feel I should be able to replace the inside tube after 3 seasons. Really????

RESPONSE FROM PERKY-PET

OCTOBER 30, 2013

While we are happy to hear of your enjoyment with the Perky-Pet® Squirrel Resistant Easy Feeder (model B102), we are sorry to hear that the seed tube is cracking at the seams. At Perky-Pet® we strive on producing items of the highest quality and regret that you received something that does not meet that standard.

We appreciate your feedback and have shared your comments with our Product Managers. Unfortunately at this time, we do not have any replacement seed tubes available for this model. We apologize for this inconvenience. It's important to keep in mind this feeder is backed by a one year warranty. Please do not hesitate to contact our Consumer Relations Team at 1-855-PERKYPET (1-855-737-5973) so we can help resolve this issue.

Best Regards,

KaitlynConsumer Relations RepresentativeWoodstream Corporation

Does not deter squirrels!December 26, 2011

Reviewer: Mary

Squirrels easily reach through the cage to the seed ports. They take over this feeder within hours of putting it up. Very, very disappointing and a waste of money.

RESPONSE FROM PERKY-PET

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Dear Mary,

Thank you for taking the time to submit an online review for the Perky-Pet® Squirrel Resistant Easy Feeder (Item Number: B102). We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear about your disappointment.

The benefit of the caged style feeders is that they prevent squirrel damage. The wire cage provides protection for the seed ports so that the squirrels cannot chew the ports thereby destroying the feeder. Don’t forget, your feeder is backed by a one year warranty.

It is important for us to understand the trouble you experienced in detail. Please contact our Consumer Relations Team at 1-855-PERKYPET (1-855-737-5973) so we can help. We look forward to working with you!

JessConsumer Relations RepresentativeWoodstream Corporation

Definitely not squirrel resistantAugust 23, 2011

Reviewer: Diane

Although it looks like it is squirrel proof, it's not. All the squirrel has to do is hang on the outside metal cage and stick his paws through the holes and eat all the food. I am very disappointed.

RESPONSE FROM PERKY-PET

AUGUST 26, 2011

Dear Diane,

Your feedback on the Perky-Pet® Squirrel Resistant Easy Feeder (model B102) is appreciated. Battling squirrels can be a never ending battle for many back yard birdfeeders. In most cases a caged feeder like the Easy Feeder is best for minimizing the damage a squirrel can do to feeders. There are a few things you can do to prevent squirrels from accessing your feeder. Squirrels can jump up to 8 feet horizontally tryhanging or pole mounting your feeder at least 10 feet away from the nearest tree, fence or launching area . Squirrels are also able to jump 4 feet vertically so you will want to make sure your feeder is 5-8 feet off of the ground. Adding a squirrel baffle is also an effective deterrent. Baffles can prevent the squirrels from stretching down from a tree branch and stealing food.

I purchased this feeder because it would be easy to clean and looked well constructed. I first tried using this with a "no waste" seed mixture. It replaced a large feeder I had used for years. It was hung near two other feeders, one with thistle and the other with hulled sunflower seeds. The birds barely gave it a look. So I dumped the "no waste" back into my old feeder and replaced it with hulled sunflower seed. Again nothing but my old feeder with "no waste" was doing great business. One last try, since my thistle feeder is an upside-down feeder, I decided to try hulled sunflower seeds in the bottom of my Perky-Pet B-102 and thistle seed in the top half. Surly this would draw some attention. Wrong! The birds seem to have difficulty getting to the seeds. I rotated the cage seeking to line the feeding ports with the holes in the cage but that did not help. I'm still using my three original feeders along with the B-102 but none of the birds give it a look. Perhaps if it was winter and this was my only feeder it might work but as far as I can see, this was a waste of money.

RESPONSE FROM PERKY-PET

MAY 29, 2011

Thank you for sharing your experience with the Perky-Pet® Squirrel Resistant Easy Feeder (model 102). When setting up a new feeder it often takes time for birds to find it. Since you already have established feeders on your property you will want to remove them leaving only your Easy Feeder in place until the birds locate and start feeding from it.